1 Kings 12:10

Contemporary English Version 1995

His younger advisors said: Here's what we think you should say to them: “Compared to me, my father was weak.

Cross References

Isaiah 47:6

I was angry with my people. So I let you take their land and bring disgrace on them. You showed them no mercy, but were especially cruel to those who were old.

Proverbs 29:23

Too much pride brings disgrace; humility leads to honor.

Proverbs 28:25

Selfish people cause trouble, but you will live a full life if you trust the Lord.

Proverbs 10:14

If you have good sense, you will learn all you can, but foolish talk will soon destroy you.

1 Kings 12:9

He asked, “What do you think I should say to these people who asked me to make their work easier?”

1 Kings 12:11

He made you work hard, but I'll make you work even harder. He punished you with whips, but I'll use whips with pieces of sharp metal!”